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End-of-summer writing strategies for scholars

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The power of interdisciplinary collaboration

Resources for interdisciplinary collaboration that enhances research impact, fosters innovation, and builds community.

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Interdisciplinary mentorship within and beyond the academy

Tips and resources for building sustainable interdisciplinary mentorship relationships that can withstand the test of time.

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Creating a summer writing plan

How to set up a summer writing plan to make progress on your writing and publishing goals while enjoying the season.

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Making a book promotion plan that works for you

Book marketing strategies for interdisciplinary scholars to build your author platform and get the word out about your new book.

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Getting the most out of academic conferences

Let’s demystify the academic conference process, shall we? Here are Ideas on Fire’s best tips and resources on giving great presentations, managing stage fright, following up afterward, and participating even if you can’t attend.

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Checking in on your writing plans

Writing plans are living documents, and goals should shift as new contexts emerge. Here’s how to see what’s working and what’s not—and to make necessary adjustments.

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Working with university presses

Best practices for finding the right university presses to partner with for your book, journal article, or digital project. We’re sharing resources for developing a journal publishing plan, submitting your book proposal to presses, and more.

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Let’s talk about peer review!

At Ideas on Fire, we’ve always paid special attention to demystifying and critiquing peer review as we imagine ways it can work better. Here are our best tips for understanding and navigating the complex, ambivalent relationship most scholars have with peer review.

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Editing and revising tips from the IoF team

Editing and revising are just as essential to the creation of a text as getting words on the page in the first place. This month we are sharing resources aimed at guiding writers through the editing and revision stages of their work.

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